ABOUT ME
Based in the East Midlands, I have been a printmaker using traditional processes for over 20 years.
My artwork, infused with the flowing lines of the Art Nouveau style I adore, is a celebration of the seasons and the lessons nature offers. Through my lino and woodcut prints, I capture the vibrant, joyful energy of botanicals. My flowers are designed to appear full of movement, bursting from their carved frames to bring the lessons of the outdoors—the ebb and flow of change—inside.
I achieve this vibrancy by intentionally leaving the expressive marks of the carving process visible in the final print. This is layered with a rich use of colour, working with complementary shades and colourful papers to add another layer of life and energy to the work. My goal is to create botanical artwork that invokes a sense of reflection and pure joy.
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This is my studio where the magic happens, working with traditional linocut and woodcut techniques, I have everything to hand to breathe life into my ideas.
I am a printmaker working with the traditional relief process of linocut. My method involves carving a block to create a unique relief surface, which is then inked and printed by hand onto a range of beautiful, plant-based papers, like Mulberry. With their long fibers, they are both delicate and strong—a contrast I am so drawn to in my work. It is important to me that you can see evidence of this process, so I intentionally leave the expressive marks of the carving visible. This creates a sense of life and energy that makes each piece feel truly alive.
I believe the objects we choose to fill our homes with are a powerful expression of what we value. My art was born from a pivotal period of my life, a re-evaluation sparked by a health challenge, and it's a reflection of the profound lessons I learned from nature.
Having previously been on a path of being "always on," I came to understand the essential need for balance, rest, and renewal. This is a lesson nature teaches us constantly, as we see in the ebb and flow of the seasons. Much like flowers growing in the cracks of the pavement, I believe that our vulnerabilities are opportunities for growth and a powerful source of strength. My prints are a direct connection to this idea, a celebration of the handmade process where each piece is subtly different and perfectly imperfect. Through my art, I want to share this feeling of joy and hope with you, encouraging a sense of balance and strength in your everyday life.
I was so excited to get these pictures up after finally completing my landing. It looks like a completely different space! I love the colour amongst the black and white bloom series. I find the pictures capture real female beauty and they make me feel extremely empowered! They look fantastic up!
Laura
